ARMY DIR 2019-13 — Response To Major Juvenile Misconduct And Referral Of Civilian Criminal Offenses To Civilian Authorities
ARMY DIR 2019-13 governs the Army’s response to major juvenile offenses and referral of adult and juvenile criminal cases to civilian authorities.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2019-13
- Title: RESPONSE TO MAJOR JUVENILE MISCONDUCT AND REFERRAL OF CIVILIAN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TO CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES
- Date: 03/21/2019
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
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The directive defines major juvenile misconduct and juvenile problematic sexual behavior. It establishes policy for reporting, investigating, victim assistance, command actions, juvenile review boards, and civilian jurisdiction referrals.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the Unites States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Major juvenile misconduct
- Juvenile problematic sexual behavior
- Civilian authority referrals
- Victim assistance
- Juvenile Review Boards
- Concurrent criminal jurisdiction
Questions and answers
How does ARMY DIR 2019-13 define major juvenile misconduct?
Major juvenile misconduct is defined as any act by a person who has not attained the age of majority as defined by applicable Federal or State law, but who has attained the minimum age for juvenile delinquency as defined by applicable Federal or State law, that would be classified as a felony crime in accordance with the applicable Federal, State, or local civilian law if an adult committed the act. (paragraph 4)
What is juvenile problematic sexual behavior under ARMY DIR 2019-13?
Juvenile problematic sexual behavior is defined as behaviors initiated by children and youth under the age of 18 that involve sexual body parts (genitals, anus, buttocks, or breasts) in a manner that deviates from normative or typical sexual behavior and are developmentally inappropriate and/or potentially harmful to the individual initiating the behavior or others. (paragraph 4)
Who is responsible for responding to major juvenile misconduct on Army installations?
Response to major juvenile misconduct occurring on U.S. and overseas installations is a senior commander responsibility. (paragraph 6)
How must juvenile-on-juvenile sexual assault or problematic sexual behavior be handled?
Each incident of juvenile-on-juvenile sexual assault or problematic sexual behavior occurring on an Army installation will be reported, investigated, and resolved in accordance with applicable law, policies, and procedures. (paragraph 6)
What information must victims or their parents or guardians receive?
Senior commanders will ensure a command representative informs the victim (or if a minor, the victims parents or guardians) of the commands policy for referring cases to civilian authorities. The command representative will also provide the victim (or if a minor, the victims parents or guardians) with the contact information for the civilian investigative or prosecution authority, preferably the department responsible for assisting victims of crime. (paragraph 6)